As they seek lineup stability without blockbuster moves, the Giants may find their ideal fit in a versatile Rockies bat.

IMAGE: Colorado Rockies right fielder Tyler Freeman (2) reacts with first base coach Ronnie Gideon (53) on an RBI single in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Coors Field. / Isaiah J. Downing / Imagn Images
The San Francisco Giants head into the 2026 offseason with a familiar dilemma: how to build a more stable, consistent offense without relying solely on big-splash moves. While the front office has been known to chase marquee names in years past, this winter might be more about smart roster balancing than headline-chasing.

And one trade possibility that makes a lot of sense? A deal with the Colorado Rockies centered around Tyler Freeman.

Let’s start with the problem: The Giants’ offense in 2025 was a rollercoaster. They had power-no question there-but the lineup lacked rhythm.

San Francisco leaned heavily on the long ball, but when the homers didn’t come, the offense often stalled. Their on-base percentage ranked near the bottom of the league, and that inability to keep the line moving short-circuited too many rallies.

In short, they were dangerous but inconsistent.

That’s where Freeman comes in.

The 26-year-old infielder quietly put together a strong season for the Rockies after arriving in a surprise 2025 trade. He got on base at a .354 clip, made consistent contact, and gave Colorado flexibility all over the field.

He’s not a slugger, but he’s exactly the kind of player who can keep an inning alive, extend at-bats, and wear down opposing pitchers. For a Giants team that too often lived and died by the three-run homer, Freeman’s profile offers exactly the kind of balance they’ve been missing.

And the fit goes beyond the batter’s box. Freeman’s defensive versatility-he can handle both middle infield spots and even slide into the corner outfield-makes him a natural match for a Giants roster that values flexibility.

Over the course of a 162-game season, that kind of adaptability isn’t just a bonus-it’s a necessity. Injuries happen.

Slumps happen. Having a player who can plug multiple holes without compromising defense or lineup flow is a huge asset for any team with October aspirations.

So why would Colorado move him?

It comes down to roster dynamics. The Rockies are in a different phase right now.

Their farm system is pushing up waves of young talent, and with veterans already occupying key roles, Freeman has become more of a luxury than a need. He’s done everything they asked of him-but in a crowded infield, he’s the kind of player who can be moved without disrupting the long-term plan.

This isn’t a tear-down. It’s roster optimization.

And the return makes sense for both sides. The Giants could send right-handers Carson Seymour and Kai-Wei Teng to Colorado-two pitchers who might actually benefit from the Rockies’ unique environment.

Seymour’s heavy sinker is tailor-made for Coors Field, where keeping the ball on the ground is a must. Teng, meanwhile, brings elite spin rates that could give him a shot at succeeding in altitude where traditional breaking stuff often flattens out.

This approach aligns with Colorado’s evolving pitching philosophy under the influence of Paul DePodesta in the front office. The Rockies aren’t chasing cookie-cutter arms anymore-they’re targeting pitchers with traits that play in their environment, even if those arms struggled in more traditional settings. And with manager Warren Schaeffer steering the day-to-day, there’s a clear organizational vision taking shape.

For the Giants, the cost is manageable. Seymour and Teng are solid arms, but they’re buried behind younger rotation options like Hayden Birdsong and Landen Roupp.

There’s only so much room on a 40-man roster, and turning that depth into a high-contact, multi-position player like Freeman is a savvy move. It’s not about winning the trade on paper-it’s about building a more complete roster.

This wouldn’t be the kind of blockbuster that lights up the hot stove. But it’s the type of under-the-radar deal that could quietly shift the Giants’ offensive identity.

In a division as competitive as the NL West, the teams that grind out at-bats and manufacture runs often have the edge over those waiting for the big fly. Freeman doesn’t just fit the Giants’ needs-he complements their weaknesses.

If San Francisco wants to move from streaky to steady, this is the kind of move that gets them there.